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Kanália

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Kanália

Kanália is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Stefanovíkeio, 19km from Pelion Peninsula.

Kanália is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 893, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kanália sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kanália to your route.

About Kanália

Kanalia (Greek: Κανάλια) is a village and community in Thessaly, Greece, part of the municipality Rigas Feraios. It is located 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Volos and at a height of 80 metres (260 ft) above the sea level. It is one of the prettiest on the north-west side of Pelion. It is built on the foundation of the

Read more Acropolis of Boebe (Greek: Βοίβη Voivi) in the plains of Metochi. On the hill above the village one can see the remains of the walls of ancient Boebe, as well as the ruins of three forts that protected the road. Between 1883 and 1912, Kanalia was the seat of the municipality Voivi, which also included the villages Kapourna and Kerasia. The church of Saint Nicolas (11th century), can be found in the area. Visitors to the area enjoy the plethora of almond trees when they are in blossom, they can even attend the celebration of the Blossoming Almond trees. There is a lake in the area named Lake Karla, which was drained between 1960 and 2000. Since 2001 the Greek Government has attempted to reconstruct the lake to its previous size, through the financial aid of European Union and Natura 2000.

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Where is Kanália located?

Kanália is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.4993 latitude, 22.8859 longitude.

What is the population of Kanália?

Kanália has a population of approximately 893 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
893
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.4993, 22.8859

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Kanália

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pelion Peninsula

A mythical mountainous peninsula in Thessaly believed to be the home of the centaurs, with stone villages, forest trails, and hidden beaches.

19 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Damouchari

A tiny pebble cove on Pelion's wild east coast, made famous by the Mamma Mia! film shoots.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kanália.

Stefanovíkeio

🇬🇷 Greece

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Anakasiá

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Volos

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15 km awayPop. 86,048

Portariá

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 1,849

Álli Meriá

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 1,188

Velestíno

🇬🇷 Greece

18 km awayPop. 3,044

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